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Desametasone sodio fosfato shortage — availability across Europe

Desametasone sodio fosfato currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Italy.

MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Shortage  ATC — · also listed as: DESAMETASONE SODIO FOSFATO · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 1 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Desametasone sodio fosfato, covering 4 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Italy on 2025-04-01 and has now been open for about 16 months. Where agencies state a cause, manufacturing problems lead with 3 of the 4 stated-cause reports, followed by unexpectedly high demand with 1. Registers in Italy indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇮🇹 ItalyShortage
DEXAVISION
+ 3 more products
SOLDESAM
SOLDESAM
SOLDESAM
2025-04-01Problemi produttivi
Alternatives: AIFA: an alternative treatment is available (ask your doctor).
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New register reports per month

2025-04: 12025-05: 02025-06: 02025-07: 02025-08: 02025-09: 02025-10: 22025-11: 02025-12: 12025-042025-12

Full report history (4 register entries)

Every individual register entry for Desametasone sodio fosfato in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇮🇹 ITSOLDESAMShortage2025-12-04Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata
🇮🇹 ITDEXAVISIONShortage2025-10-20Problemi produttivi
🇮🇹 ITSOLDESAMShortage2025-10-01Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedal
🇮🇹 ITSOLDESAMShortage2025-04-01Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedal

Frequently asked

Is Desametasone sodio fosfato currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 7 August 2026, availability issues are reported in: Italy. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

Are there alternatives to Desametasone sodio fosfato?

4 of the active register entries indicate alternatives or equivalents (same active substance or an alternative treatment). Do not switch on your own — a pharmacist or prescriber can confirm the right substitute in your country.

Where does this Desametasone sodio fosfato availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Desametasone sodio fosfato: AIFA (Italy). Every row on this page links to the underlying official record, and the dataset is refreshed from the primary sources every morning. Cross-language matching groups the same active substance across registers, so national spellings all resolve to this page.

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Cite: “Desametasone sodio fosfato: availability status across 1 European registers — European Medicine Shortage Tracker (MobiDoctor), 7 August 2026.” Link this page and the agency record. Statuses come from the linked official registers and can change daily.